Forward Deployed Engineer

Numeral (YC W23)

. Partner with Sales and Customer Success on technical customer conversations, implementations, and onboarding .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong software engineering capabilities with a focus on JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL databases, and API development, while effectively collaborating with customers to enhance product features and improve user experience.

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JavaScript ProgrammingTypeScript ProgrammingSQL Database ExperienceAPI DevelopmentCustomer Communication

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDebuggingProblem-SolvingBackend DevelopmentAPI Design

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOwnership MindsetAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Node.jsPostgreSQLAWSDockerRedis

Industry Keywords

FintechAccountingPaymentsTax TechnologySaaS Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresRedisSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales and Customer Success on technical customer conversations, implementations, and onboarding
Debug customer issues across APIs, integrations, and production systems
Design and build product features, internal tooling, and automations that improve customer experience and engineering velocity
Own engineering projects end-to-end, from gathering requirements through implementation and deployment
Work directly with customers to understand complex workflows and translate them into product improvements
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
Help improve APIs, integrations, developer experience, and operational tooling
Become a trusted technical advisor for some of the largest customers
Spend roughly half the time working directly with customers and half building software

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of software engineering experience
Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js preferred), or experience in another backend language with a willingness to learn
Experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Comfort working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ownership mindset—you enjoy taking projects from idea to production
Startup mentality: comfortable with ambiguity and excited to wear multiple hats
Experience building APIs or backend services (nice to have)
Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Redis, or modern cloud infrastructure (nice to have)
Experience working with SaaS integrations or enterprise customers (nice to have)
Background in fintech, accounting, payments, or tax technology (nice to have)
Experience working in an early-stage startup (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity - you'll share directly in the company's success
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness perks like Headspace and the Peloton One App
401(k) to help you build long-term financial security
Relocation assistance to NYC or SF (if needed)
Lunch and snacks when you're in the office
Regular team offsites and company events as we grow
A culture built on ownership - your work matters and people will see it!